Why Is Sitting Bad For You?

Is Your Desk Job Killing You?

You're probably sitting somewhere as you read this — maybe even at your desk where you spend half of each day. The thing is, all that sitting can be taking years off of your life. Yes, you go to the gym, but even that might not be enough to counter what sitting all day is doing to your body. Don't let your desk job, channel surfing, or a good night at the movies harm your health. Here's what you can do instead.